BC Court of Appeal Clarifies How Family Violence Impacts the Best Interests of the Child
By Emily Davies If you are separating or divorcing from a partner that you share children with, you may be wondering how a court determines ... Continued
Excluded Assets in Divorce: What’s Your Entitlement in BC?
If you are contemplating separating from your partner or are in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering what entitlement you or your ... Continued
BC Government to Pay for One Round of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Starting in 2025
Exciting news for hopeful parents-to-be in British Columbia! The recent announcement in the B.C. Budget 2024-2025 reveals that the province will now cover the costs ... Continued
Family Lawyers Beware: Here’s How Independent Legal Advice Could Protect Your Client’s Marriage Agreement
By Emily Davies The recent decision of Bradley v. Callahan, 2024 BCSC 163 (“Bradley”) before the Supreme Court of British Columbia outlines the importance of ... Continued
Yes, You Need a Marriage Agreement- Here’s Another $100M Reason Why
By Emily Davies In a recent case, Bradley v. Callahan, 2024 BCSC 163, the BC Supreme Court considered whether or not a marriage agreement was ... Continued
Jeannette Aucoin Published in BC Law Institute’s Consultation Paper on Part 3 of The Family Law Act
The British Columbia Law Institute’s Parentage Law Reform Project Committee has just published its “Consultation Paper on Part 3 of the Family Law Act” which ... Continued
Clarifying the Law (Maybe): What’s the Appropriate Standard of Review for Appeals from Family Law Arbitrations?
By Alison Colpitts In any appeal, figuring out what standard of review should be applied to the lower court’s decision is an important question. Prior ... Continued
Are Discretionary Trusts Excluded Property in Divorce?
By Alison Carter If you are contemplating separating from your partner or are in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering what constitutes ... Continued
Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s New Partners
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of five new Clark Wilson Partners Bo Carter, Catherine Repel, Dani Marshall, Jeannette Aucoin, and Polly Storey. Bo Carter ... Continued
My Ex is Alienating Our Child From Me: What Are My Options?
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it’s a difficult decision that can quickly become emotionally charged – especially when there are children involved. ... Continued
Leak-proofing your Discretionary Trust: Protecting against Future-Generation Spousal Claims
Families frequently make use of a discretionary trust when planning their business succession arrangements. However, assets in a discretionary trust may be subject to unwanted ... Continued
Corporate Divorce: Butterfly Transactions in Family-Owned Enterprises
When spouses that co-own a family business decide to divorce, dividing the family business between them can be a complex and emotional experience. In some ... Continued